proper noun
General Slang
the L
thuh EL · proper noun · informal
Chicago's elevated rapid-transit train system.
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Definitions
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Chicago's rapid transit network, named for its elevated ('el') tracks running above the streets.
“Take the L to the Loop and transfer.”
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the L In A Sentence
Take the L to the Loop and transfer.
Origin & Usage
Short for 'elevated'; a defining feature of Chicago transit.
Variants
the El
People Also Ask
What is the L in Chicago?
It is Chicago's rapid transit train network, named for its elevated tracks that run above the streets.
Why is it called the L?
The name is short for 'elevated,' referring to the raised tracks that define much of the system, especially downtown.
Is the L the same as the El?
Yes, both spellings refer to the same Chicago elevated train system.
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